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Mothers using a labour doula were likely to have an easier and faster labour, needed fewer interventions and develop closer bonds with their babies.

They are 50% less likely to need a caesarean section

40% less likely to need forceps delivery

60% less likely to ask for an epidural

Labour is an average 25% shorter.

After the birth, mothers were more likely to breastfeed and less likely to suffer from postnatal depression.